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history1 year ago

Commemorating the Sand Creek Massacre: A Day of Reflection and Healing

The Sand Creek Massacre, which occurred 160 years ago, was the deadliest day in Colorado's history, where over 200 Cheyenne and Arapaho men, women, and children were killed by military forces. The massacre, led by John Chivington, was a brutal attack on a peaceful camp, despite attempts to negotiate peace. The site is now a National Historic Site, and efforts continue to raise awareness and honor the victims, with descendants and tribal representatives working to ensure the history is not forgotten.

via 9News.com KUSA|
#cheyenne-and-arapaho-tribes#colorado-history#history
history1 year ago

Uncovering the True Story and Menu of the First Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in the U.S. is traditionally seen as a harmonious feast between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, but its history is more complex, involving themes of national unity and racial exclusion. The holiday's origins are debated, with historians emphasizing the need to understand its true history, including the subsequent conflict and near destruction of the Wampanoag people. Thanksgiving became a national holiday during the Civil War, promoted by Sarah Josepha Hale as a unifying event, though it historically excluded many minority groups. Indigenous communities now observe a National Day of Mourning to highlight these overlooked narratives.

via Axios|
#history#indigenous-history#national-holiday
culture2 years ago

Unmasking Thanksgiving: Honoring Indigenous Resistance and Reclaiming History

Indigenous scholars and activists are highlighting the erasure of Native American history in the traditional Thanksgiving narrative. The story of the pilgrims inviting Native Americans to a feast is a myth, as there was no formal invitation. The true history includes the Wampanoag Tribe's existence long before and after the pilgrims' arrival, as well as the tragic experiences of Indigenous people, such as kidnappings and disease. Indigenous activists are advocating for the recognition of their true history and suggest changing the language around Thanksgiving, incorporating indigenous foods, and supporting local action events to honor and learn from Indigenous peoples.

via USA TODAY|
#culture#erasure#indigenous-history
film2 years ago

"Scorsese's Meeting with the Osage: A Turning Point for 'Killers of the Flower Moon'"

Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese and his production team for "Killers of the Flower Moon" met with members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma after concerns were raised about the potential distortion of Indigenous history. The film adaptation, based on the true story of the Reign of Terror in the 1920s, focuses on the investigation of the violence by federal agents, but the Osage community wanted their voices and perspectives to be included. Scorsese listened to their concerns and rewrote portions of the script, adding in their stories and perspectives. The film now showcases Osage culture and involvement, with Osage people cast as their own relatives and teaching the cast how to speak Osage. The Osage community hopes the film brings awareness to their history and provides solace.

via Rolling Stone|
#film#film-adaptation#indigenous-history
archaeology2 years ago

Archaeologists Disprove Comet's Role in Hopewell Culture's Destruction

A team of scholars has refuted the claim that a comet explosion 1,500 years ago led to the decline of the ancient Indigenous Hopewell culture, finding the evidence to be inadequate and inconsistent. The researchers identified no catastrophic event or decline in the culture, and noted possible intentional data manipulations in the original research. They concluded that the presence of meteorites and other materials claimed to be associated with a comet explosion were likely brought to the Hopewell sites for ceremonial purposes, and that the cultural shifts observed in the Hopewell culture were due to changes in social and religious practices.

via SciTechDaily|
#archaeological-research#archaeology#comet-explosion